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After 7.4 earthquake, Elder Stevenson ministers in western Colombia and meets with mayor of Cali

Elder Stevenson traveled to western Colombia to meet with the mayor of Cali and minister to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints affected by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. While religious and humanitarian organizations like Samaritan's Purse and the ICRC provide aid, the scale of destruction is vast. A RAPIDA assessment estimates structural damage at USD 13.2 billion, or COP 42.1 trillion, with 16.9 million cubic metres of debris generated across the region.

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  • ✓ A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia.
  • ✓ A RAPIDA assessment estimates structural damage at USD 13.2 billion (COP 42.1 trillion) and 16.9 million cubic metres of debris.
  • ✓ Elder Stevenson met with the mayor of Cali.
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Elder Stevenson conducted ministerial visits in Cali and met with local government leadership.

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  1. Elder Stevenson Visits Western Colombia After 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake

    Elder Stevenson traveled to western Colombia to meet with the mayor of Cali and minister to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints affected by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. While religious and humanitarian organizations like Samaritan's Purse and the ICRC provide aid, the scale of destruction is vast. A RAPIDA assessment estimates structural damage at USD 13.2 billion, or COP 42.1 trillion, with 16.9 million cubic metres of debris generated across the region.

    Why it matters

    The earthquake hit a region already complicated by armed conflict, requiring the ICRC to assess specific community needs. Recovery efforts involve coordinated international responses including the IOM and UN Development Programme.

    What is confirmed

    • A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia.
    • A RAPIDA assessment estimates structural damage at USD 13.2 billion (COP 42.1 trillion) and 16.9 million cubic metres of debris.
    • Elder Stevenson met with the mayor of Cali.

    What to watch next

    • Updates to the IOM situation reports regarding displaced populations
    • Further structural damage assessments from the UN Development Programme
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. Church News — After 7.4 earthquake, Elder Stevenson ministers in western Colombia and meets with mayor of Cali
    2. newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org — ‘You Are Not Alone’: Elder Stevenson Ministers to Earthquake-Affected Saints
    3. ReliefWeb — IOM Colombia Earthquake Response - Situation Report #6 (28 August 2026)
    4. United Nations Development Programme — RAPIDA assessment of Colombia earthquake estimates USD 13.2 billion (COP 42.1 trillion) in structural damage and generated 16.9 million cubic metres of debris
    5. Samaritan's Purse — Serving Earthquake Survivors in Colombia
    6. ICRC — Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake
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